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Right to keep and bear arms
Right of citizens to possess weapons / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Bear arms" and "Right to bear arms" redirect here. For other uses, see Bear arms (disambiguation).
"Pro gun" redirects here. For the firearms advocacy group in the Philippines, see PROGUN.
The right to keep and bear arms (often referred to as the right to bear arms) is a legal right for people to possess weapons (arms) for the preservation of life, liberty, and property.[1] The purpose of gun rights is for self-defense, as well as hunting and sporting activities.[2]: 96 [3] Countries that guarantee the right to keep and bear arms include Albania, Czech Republic, Guatemala, Ukraine, Mexico, the United States, Yemen, and Switzerland.
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